April 17, 2026: Severe storms bring wind damage and a few tornadoes to the region
At least six tornadoes, including EF-1s near Roscoe and Harrison, IL, struck amid severe storms with large hail over 2 inches and heavy rain causing river rises on Rock, Fox, and Des Plaines rivers.
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·April 20, 2026·1 min readAt least six tornadoes, including EF-1s near Roscoe and Harrison, IL, struck amid severe storms with large hail over 2 inches and heavy rain causing river rises on Rock, Fox, and Des Plaines rivers.
Source: National Weather Service. Original: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/summary_041726

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